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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: Alocasia
Cultivar
Golden Dragon Alocasia
Alocasia 'Golden Dragon'
Cultivar: Golden Dragon
This refined Alocasia cultivar features uniquely lobed, heart-shaped leaves that often display beautiful creamy-yellow to green mottling. With its sophisticated appearance and architectural presence, it makes a dramatic statement in any indoor tropical collection. Like most Alocasia, it thrives in warm, humid conditions with bright, indirect light.
Alocasia 'Golden Dragon' is a striking tropical aroid prized for its distinctively lobed, marbled foliage and elegant, arching growth habit.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid intense, direct sun.
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Water
Keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged; allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
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Mature size
2-3 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide
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Hardiness
10-12
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial with an upright, spreading form.
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Plant type
tropical foliage plant
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Growing note
Maintain consistent humidity above 60% to prevent leaf edge browning; avoid cold drafts and direct afternoon sun which can scorch the delicate foliage.
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Climate note
Prefers warm temperatures between 65°F and 80°F; protect from temperatures below 60°F.
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Flower / fruit
Flowers rarely appear in indoor environments; typically manifests as a green-white spathe and spadix if the plant is mature and very healthy.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid intense, direct sun.
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Growth rate
Moderate
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Fertilizer
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the active growing season; reduce feeding in winter.
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Pruning
Remove yellowing or damaged lower leaves by cutting cleanly at the base of the petiole with sterilized shears.
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Care notes
Maintain consistent humidity above 60% to prevent leaf edge browning; avoid cold drafts and direct afternoon sun which can scorch the delicate foliage.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
2-3 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial with an upright, spreading form.
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Spacing
2-3 feet apart for optimal airflow
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Flowers rarely appear in indoor environments; typically manifests as a green-white spathe and spadix if the plant is mature and very healthy.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
10-12
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Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures between 65°F and 80°F; protect from temperatures below 60°F.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged; allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
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Soil
Well-draining aroid mix containing orchid bark, perlite, and coco coir.
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
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19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Ideal for container growing; ensure the pot has excellent drainage to prevent root rot.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Dark green, waxy, heart-shaped, lobed foliage with cream-yellow mottled variegation.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves must be heart-shaped with characteristic deep lobes; variegation pattern should appear mottled or marbled rather than striped.
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Fruit Flower Look
Greenish-white spathe protecting a pale spadix.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Avoid depicting flowers on juvenile or small starter plants.
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Growth Habit Rules
Preserve the upright, clumping nature of the stems; avoid depicting it as a vining plant.
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Mature Plant Look
Vibrant, large-leaved, architectural houseplant with a bold, spreading, and clumping presence.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Large, dramatic lobed leaves with thickened petioles and a distinctively textured, mottled leaf surface.
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Morphology Rules
Emphasis on the visual contrast between the dark green leaf blade and the cream-colored variegated sectors.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does Alocasia Golden Dragon need? It thrives in bright, indirect light. Does it need high humidity? Yes, maintain humidity levels above 60% for best results. Is this plant safe for pets? No, Alocasia are generally toxic if ingested.
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Root Look
Healthy white to light brown fibrous root system.
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Soil Look
Loose, chunky, bark-heavy substrate.
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Starter Stage
Young plant with smaller, less pronounced lobe development and 3-5 primary leaves.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Compact, bushy starter with thinner petioles and developing heart-shaped, lobed foliage.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Golden Dragon Alocasia. This is Golden Dragon Alocasia, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this striking tropical foliage plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the sophisticated indoor environment you want to create. Its defining feature is the beautifully lobed, heart-shaped foliage, which showcases a stunning mottled variegation against a deep green, waxy surface. To establish your starter, move the plug into a four-inch pot with a quality, well-draining mix, then later transition it to a larger permanent container when it is well established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Alocasia Golden Dragon Alocasia Golden Dragon Tropical Plants Houseplant Rare Aroid Variegated Plants Indoor Gardening Plant Care Agardeni
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the unique, lobed foliage of the Alocasia 'Golden Dragon'. This guide covers essential care tips to help your rare tropical aroid thrive in your indoor environment.
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Youtube Video Title
Alocasia Golden Dragon Care: Rare Variegated Aroid Guide
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